Will my custom built PC run PCSX2?

[Syberproxy]

I play on a HD3200 and an Intel IGP(Sold my HD 3850). The only difference in the game that I play is that i cant pick high resolutions only native ones. so that means the lowest.

As for cards... IF you can wait a bit you might want to buy a 5670 or 5650. This would also give you a chance to play PC games in DX 11 in the future. Just a suggestion.

[SamSoNight]

You can use the Xigmatek HDT cooler because there is no difference between AM3 and AM2(+) cooler assembly.

It really doesn't matter which 4670 card you get. Just make sure it has GDDR3 or 4 because there are version with (G)DDR2 which are much slower

[Clouds]

If you're into pc gaming in general i really suggest getting a nice graphic card, it doesnt have to be highend at all, especially if you're using an smaller monitor like my 19". I'd go for Directx 11 rdy cards right now, so you it can display the new shader effects future games will support. But thats offtopic i guess
Just make sure you can run the stuff you want to run in the monitors native resolution (my 19" for example has 1280x1024) for best quality.

[decode1984]

The Radeon 5750 is not a bad card, and they have a lower form factor as well. Here is a link to it: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6814150448 . It is a little on the expensive side, but you get DirectX 11 support and a more powerful card. Might I suggest looking into the Zalman 9000-series CPU coolers. They are really nice.

[luppo]

the Radeon 4670 cards are only 128 bit you want a 256 bit card

[z-man2994]

I like all of your suggestions, I just want a video card that is affordable and can allow me to play PCSX2 and other emulators, stepmania, Combat Arms, and other games but that's of topic. It should be one that will have minor to no problems with this emulator. or I'll wait for DX11 cards when the become affordable. But for now I like the 4670 cards because there under a $100.

On the CPU Coolers, I think I'll get the ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro ($36.98) or the COOLER MASTER RR-910-HTX3-GP ($19.99).

P.S. How is the 128 bit card differ from a 256 card?

[decode1984]

Well the main difference between 128-bit and 256-bit GPU's are memory bandwidth. The higher, the more bandwidth. I Used to be an ATI fan, but their drivers for the most part were horrible. Solid cards (but often run real hot) that run decent. Now nothing goes on my machine but Nvidia.

The funnier thing is that with newer driver updates from Nvidia, there are performance boosts in games and new features. Can't say that about ATI's drivers. (for the most part.)

There are plenty of cards from Nvidia that are under $100 that can hold you off till DirectX 11 cards get more mainstream. Take this card for example: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6814143151 . That should play most PC games on high as well as work with PCSX2.

I am running an Nvidia Geforce 8800GTS 320MB which is slower and older. I am able to run mostly every game I own at 2000x2000 resolutions with DirectX 10 hardware settings. I almost never seen my FPS dip below 60fps.

Not to mention that the Geforce 88xx+ cards support CUDA and Physx processing on the GPU.

P.S. Do some research on the newer ATI cards having issues with Windows 7 and driver support. You will be in for a shock.

[z-man2994]

Well the main difference between 128-bit and 256-bit GPU's are memory bandwidth. The higher, the more bandwidth. I Used to be an ATI fan, but their drivers for the most part were horrible. Solid cards (but often run real hot) that run decent. Now nothing goes on my machine but Nvidia.

The funnier thing is that with newer driver updates from Nvidia, there are performance boosts in games and new features. Can't say that about ATI's drivers. (for the most part.)

There are plenty of cards from Nvidia that are under $100 that can hold you off till DirectX 11 cards get more mainstream. Take this card for example: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6814143151 . That should play most PC games on high as well as work with PCSX2.

I am running an Nvidia Geforce 8800GTS 320MB which is slower and older. I am able to run mostly every game I own at 2000x2000 resolutions with DirectX 10 hardware settings. I almost never seen my FPS dip below 60fps.

Not to mention that the Geforce 88xx+ cards support CUDA and Physx processing on the GPU.

P.S. Do some research on the newer ATI cards having issues with Windows 7 and driver support. You will be in for a shock.

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I know, I heard about the latest driver from ATI that is not working. that is why I won't upgrade to the new driver. but, some say the driver works on vista. So IDK.

[acrox999]

I recommend Nvidia GeForce 9800GT / GeForce 8800GT / GeForce GTX 295.
And GeForce card with GTS but not GTX or GT are not good. They're using the old system.

[z-man2994]

I recommend Nvidia GeForce 9800GT / GeForce 8800GT / GeForce GTX 295.
And GeForce card with GTS but not GTX or GT are not good. They're using the old system.

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Boy those 9800GT cards are expensive, but I like the GIGABYTE GV-N98TGR-512I GeForce 9800 GT. It has 5-egg rating and its $99.99. Plus it has VGA, HDMI and DVI-I. IT is like the better opposite of a GIGABYTE GV-R467ZL-1GI Radeon HD 4670 ($74.99). But I now am gonna decide to chose one of these two. Later on I'll go upgrade to a DX11 Card.
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Thanks acrox999. X3